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Police Release CCTV in Hunt for Stolen 1990 Leyton House CG901 Steering Wheel at Silverstone

Martin Stretton Racing has engaged Italian craftsmen to build a custom replacement to keep the CG901 operational

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Overview

  • Northamptonshire Police have issued CCTV images of a man of interest and appealed for information after the wheel went missing.
  • The stolen steering wheel was a unique, bespoke component from the 1990 Leyton House CG901 designed by Adrian Newey and valued at over £2,500.
  • Martin Stretton Racing has contracted Italian craftsmen to create a custom replica so the historic car can return to the track.
  • Patrons also climbed on other vintage F1 cars and attempted to enter cockpits, inflicting several thousand pounds worth of damage.
  • Over the Grand Prix weekend, police recorded 34 crimes, including theft and criminal damage, and made 20 arrests related to display incidents.